수행

suhaeng
nounIntermediate
general

The act of carrying out or executing a task, plan, or duty.

수행 결과는 매우 만족스러웠다.

The results of the execution were very satisfying.

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Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the completion of tasks or duties.

formal

The act of accompanying or following someone, often in a formal or ceremonial context.

대통령은 수행원들과 함께 행사에 참석했다.

The president attended the event with his entourage.

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In this sense, '수행' can refer to a group of people who accompany a high-ranking official or dignitary.

Collocations

수행 결과execution results수행 능력execution ability수행 원리execution principle

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Related Phrases

수행원phrase
entourage
수행 능력phrase
execution ability

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of '수행' can vary significantly based on context. Pay attention to whether it is used in a task-related or ceremonial context.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

In formal contexts, '수행' often refers to accompanying a high-ranking official, while in informal contexts, it typically means 'execution' or 'performance'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Korean word '수행' (修行), originally meaning 'practice' or 'cultivation', but has evolved to mean 'execution' or 'performance' in modern usage.

📝Usage Notes

While '수행' can mean both 'execution' and 'accompanying', the context usually makes the meaning clear. In formal contexts, it often refers to the act of accompanying a high-ranking official.

Word Breakdown

to practice or cultivate
root
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to perform or carry out
root
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